Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting I March 24, 2026.

The City of Gilroy Parks and Recreation Commission held a special meeting on March 24, 2026, primarily discussing several park-related capital improvement projects and operational issues. Key procurement-related topics included the Civic Center Master Plan, which involves constructing new city facilities such as a city hall, multi-generational facility, recreational and aquatic center, and a civic park. The plan includes considerations for parking expansions and environmental impact assessments, with a goal for city council adoption by June 2026 and a potential ballot initiative in 2028 for financing. The commission also reviewed the status of two closed parking lots at Los Angeles Park due to safety and public nuisance concerns, ultimately recommending they remain closed pending further evaluation of lighting, security, and community input. Additionally, the commission received updates on in-house construction and installation of modular restrooms and ongoing maintenance projects addressing sidewalk trip hazards and park infrastructure. No formal contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but discussions highlighted the need for future budgeting and planning to support these capital and maintenance projects.